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E7495 Notebook PC User Guide for Windows® 8 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 1 8/13/12 2:47:52 PM
E7495 Notebook PC User Guide for Windows® 8 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 1 8/13/12 2:47:52 PM
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... the Charm bar 16 Snap feature...17 Wi-Fi connection 18 Disabling Airplane mode 18 Enabling Wi-Fi 18 Function keys...20 Function keys for ASUS Apps 21 Featured ASUS Apps 22 LifeFrame...22 Power4Gear Hybrid 24 USB Charger 26 Instant On...28 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 29 Shutting down your...
... the Charm bar 16 Snap feature...17 Wi-Fi connection 18 Disabling Airplane mode 18 Enabling Wi-Fi 18 Function keys...20 Function keys for ASUS Apps 21 Featured ASUS Apps 22 LifeFrame...22 Power4Gear Hybrid 24 USB Charger 26 Instant On...28 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 29 Shutting down your...
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...find certain icons, messages, and typography used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains vital information that can be selected. This... message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! ...
...find certain icons, messages, and typography used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains vital information that can be selected. This... message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! ...
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If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in Step 4. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process,...and Using a local account. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM The setup process consists of these sign in options for your Notebook PC: Using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup ...
If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in Step 4. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process,...and Using a local account. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM The setup process consists of these sign in options for your Notebook PC: Using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup ...
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Sign in to Windows® 8. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Press ...the power button on the keyboard to the following steps: 1. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Starting up . The Windows® 8 lock screen appears after the Notebook PC boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, ...
Sign in to Windows® 8. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Press ...the power button on the keyboard to the following steps: 1. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Starting up . The Windows® 8 lock screen appears after the Notebook PC boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, ...
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It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use while working on your Notebook PC. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to your user account. IMPORTANT! Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user ... to run Windows® apps. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55...
It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use while working on your Notebook PC. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to your user account. IMPORTANT! Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user ... to run Windows® apps. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55...
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...:56 PM Hotspots on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. Drag then drop the app to a new location. Hover your mouse pointer then click on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner...
...:56 PM Hotspots on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. Drag then drop the app to a new location. Hover your mouse pointer then click on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner...
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... to activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to close it . Launching apps Position your...
... to activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to close it . Launching apps Position your...
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The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. Horizontal scroll bar Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on your Start screen, you can also open other applications like the exclusive ASUS Software apps bundled with your Notebook PC through the All Apps screen.
The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. Horizontal scroll bar Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on your Start screen, you can also open other applications like the exclusive ASUS Software apps bundled with your Notebook PC through the All Apps screen.
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... 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of your Notebook PC. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm... bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of the screen. Use your screen. Charm bar The Charm...
... 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of your Notebook PC. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm... bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of the screen. Use your screen. Charm bar The Charm...
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...bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you can also use... revert back to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Share This tool allows you to share applications via... sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start screen...
...bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you can also use... revert back to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Share This tool allows you to share applications via... sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start screen...
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.... IMPORTANT! The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Click on the top side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your display into ...
.... IMPORTANT! The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Click on the top side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your display into ...
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Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Slide...on the icon. 3. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM IMPORTANT! Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Press fn + f2. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click on the icon. The Airplane mode ...
Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Slide...on the icon. 3. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM IMPORTANT! Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Press fn + f2. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click on the icon. The Airplane mode ...
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...off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: fn + f1 fn + f2 puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode turns Airplane mode on or off fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down ... f12 turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel off NOTE: ...
...off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: fn + f1 fn + f2 puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode turns Airplane mode on or off fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down ... f12 turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel off NOTE: ...
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fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. launches the ASUS LifeFrame app (see page 24 for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Function keys for more details) fn + spacebar launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app (see page 22 for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM
fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. launches the ASUS LifeFrame app (see page 24 for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Function keys for more details) fn + spacebar launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app (see page 22 for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM
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Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using LifeFrame. To launch LifeFrame Press fn + V Archive toolbar Action button Modes Capture Function settings Face Tracker Zoom in/out Review bar 22 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 22 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM NOTE: Some Notebook PC models might require you to enable the camera before using this app.
Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using LifeFrame. To launch LifeFrame Press fn + V Archive toolbar Action button Modes Capture Function settings Face Tracker Zoom in/out Review bar 22 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 22 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM NOTE: Some Notebook PC models might require you to enable the camera before using this app.
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Game This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your Notebook PC. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam.
e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Game This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your Notebook PC. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam.
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Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. To launch Power4Gear Hybrid Press fn + spacebar Select from its power adapter automatically switches Power4Gear Hybrid to enable/disable the desktop icons and the presentation mode. 24 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 24 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear.
Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. To launch Power4Gear Hybrid Press fn + spacebar Select from its power adapter automatically switches Power4Gear Hybrid to enable/disable the desktop icons and the presentation mode. 24 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 24 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear.
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Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on battery power only. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM Performance mode Use this mode when doing high-performance activities like playing games or conducting business presentations using your Notebook PC's battery life while plugged in to the power adapter or while running on Settings.
Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on battery power only. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM Performance mode Use this mode when doing high-performance activities like playing games or conducting business presentations using your Notebook PC's battery life while plugged in to the power adapter or while running on Settings.
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...If your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on battery power. NOTE: USB Charger+ is available in....indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows...
...If your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on battery power. NOTE: USB Charger+ is available in....indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows...